Presidential Proclamation--National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2013

Submitted by Matt on Sun, 2013-09-01 01:29

Proclamation here. Excerpt:

'Among American men, prostate cancer is both the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths. Although prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates have declined over the past two decades, in 2013 alone, an estimated 239,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with the illness, and almost 30,000 men will die from this disease. During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those lost to prostate cancer, offer our support to patients and their families, and highlight our commitment to better prevention, detection, and treatment methods.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2013 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage all citizens, government agencies, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and other groups to join in activities that will increase awareness and prevention of prostate cancer.'

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Wonder if we'll see them like we do for breast cancer awareness month(s)...

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Submitted by Matt on Sun, 2013-09-01 01:30

Should we count how many news agencies will issue reports on breast cancer this month and totally ignore prostate cancer?

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Submitted by bronxman on Sun, 2013-09-01 08:55

While I'm sure that their will continue to be many stories on breast cancer, this month will probably be dominated by events concerning ovarian cancer.

I noticed that both the Peace Bridge (between the U.S. and Canada) and Niagara Falls will be lighted in teal in commemoration of OCAM. No similar plans have been made for PCAM.

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Submitted by StayingFit on Mon, 2013-09-02 11:11